Has anyone read the article yet?

Sorry if my use of the word 'contaminating' upset anyone, I was trying to avoid the word 'tainting'. Is there a neutral word that describes the aftertaste left when words are changed? Think of all the Les Barker and Kipper parodies that spring to mind when anyone sings 'Let the circle be unbroken', Wild Mountain Thyme', or 'Dido Bendigo'

I have no problem at all with religious people using any tune they want.

It seems from the article that RVW saw the English Hymnal as a chance to give the English people back their folk heritage, do you think that was the way to go?

There is a German tune 'heiden roslien' (sp?) which was used for a solemn Communion hymn, and also by Pat Shaw for a dance. I find it odd to dance to that tune.